Arabs

Arab MKs Walk Out Before National Anthem at Knesset Swear-In

At the conclusion of the swearing-in ceremony—after all 120 Members of Knesset had taken their oath of allegiance—the 19 Arab MKs left the plenum as the singing of the national anthem began, and upon their return, were confronted by other Members of Knesset. Earlier, Ben-Gvir had called out to Joint List leader Jabareen: "To whom is he pledging allegiance? To Hamas?"